The ideal candidate will have a solid background in risk management, internal controls, and compliance within dynamic, fast-paced environments.  They should demonstrate a proven ability to conduct comprehensive audits, identify control weaknesses, and recommend practical solutions to enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires strong analytical skills, high integrity, and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in an audit role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate periodic enterprise-wide and process-level risk assessments, identifying risks and control gaps, and updating risk registers accordingly. Adjust the audit plan as needed to address emerging or shifting risk areas.
• Design and execute dynamic, risk-based audit plans and advisory reviews focused on high-risk areas across the Group. This includes understanding business processes and systems, conducting interviews and walkthroughs, and performing audit procedures to evaluate operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and report on closure status. Track and follow up on issues identified through internal audits, external audits, tax inspections, or other assurance providers.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of business and financial processes, including process flowcharts, narratives, risk and control matrices, segregation of duties matrices, and other required records.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulatory requirements, staying up to date with applicable legislation and statutory obligations affecting the Group.
• Foster strong, trust-based working relationships with stakeholders and business partners across the organization.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or a Post-graduate Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional qualification e.g., CPA(K), ACCA, CISA. CFA, CIA or equivalent.
• 10 years’ experience in an Internal Audit
• Track record of performing work independently with minimal supervision and meeting stretch timelines; comfortable to deal with ambiguity and solve problems.
• Specialized skills in IT audit, or data analytics audit experience would be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel across East Africa. Initial years may involve up to 50% expected travel time.
• Proactive, self-motivated professional with a hands-on approach and a willingness to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
• Good understanding of the end-to-end audit process, including risk-based approach.
• Familiarity with fraud risk indicators and investigation techniques.